Roughly 34 million Americans today have cholesterol levels that could lead to heart problems; as fit and healthy as some might appear, if their total cholesterol is rising, so is their risk of heart disease. Talk to your doctor about checking your cholesterol levels with a blood test.
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Beets Beets are nature’s candy. They are sweet and delicious and perfect for salads, but they have another side to them. Beets are also earthy and work well in savory
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Feeling full or bloated Feeling bloated all the time, although you always watch your portion size? Maybe your bloatedness has nothing to do with the foods you eat on a
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